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Scholarships in Michigan
Michigan ties a lot of private aid to manufacturing, automotive supply chains, and the colleges around Detroit. The guides below cover awards that require enrollment at a Michigan institution, membership in a local professional chapter, or residency rules spelled out by the funder.
Chapter 79/198/311 Scholarship 2027 - MI
The Chapter 79/198/311 Scholarship from the SME Education Foundation supports associate, bachelor''s, and graduate students in manufacturing, mechanical or industrial engineering, engineering technology, or industrial technology at an accredited Michigan college or university. You need a 2.5 GPA. Preference goes to children or grandchildren of Downriver Chapter 79 members or former Chapter 198 or 311 members, then UM-Dearborn S326 student members, then Michigan residents. Apply through scholarships.smeef.org between 1 November 2026 and 1 February 2027.
Roscoe Douglas Scholarship 2027 - WMU Michigan
The Chapter 116 Roscoe Douglas Scholarship from the SME Education Foundation honors professor emeritus Roscoe H. Douglas and supports full-time undergraduates in manufacturing engineering or manufacturing engineering technology at Western Michigan University. You need at least 30 college credits, a 3.0 GPA, and career interest in manufacturing. Apply through scholarships.smeef.org between 1 November 2026 and 1 February 2027; published listings show about $1,000 for tuition, fees, or books.
Chapter 1 Detroit Associate Scholarship 2027
The Chapter 1 Detroit Associate Scholarship from the SME Education Foundation supports high school seniors and students pursuing certificates or associate degrees in manufacturing engineering technology or related fields at seven sponsored Michigan campuses. You need a 3.0 GPA, good character, and enrollment at Wayne State, Lawrence Tech, Detroit Mercy, Focus: HOPE, Henry Ford College, Macomb Community College, or UM-Dearborn. Preference goes to active SME Student Chapter members. Apply through scholarships.smeef.org between 1 November 2026 and 1 February 2027; published listings show about $1,000 for tuition, fees, or books.
Chapter 311 Tri-Cities Scholarship 2027 - MI
The Chapter 311 Tri-Cities Scholarship from the SME Education Foundation supports undergraduates pursuing manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing technology, or integrated manufacturing systems at an accredited U.S. or Canadian college, with first preference for Michigan residents and second preference for students enrolled at Michigan institutions. You need a 3.0 GPA. Apply through scholarships.smeef.org between 1 November 2026 and 1 February 2027; directories list about $1,000 for tuition, fees, or books.
Chapter 1 Detroit Scholarship 2027 - Michigan
The Chapter 1 Detroit Undergraduate Scholarship from the SME Education Foundation supports undergraduates studying manufacturing engineering, manufacturing engineering technology, or a closely related field at one of seven sponsored Michigan colleges and universities. You need a 3.0 GPA, good character, and enrollment at Wayne State, Lawrence Tech, University of Detroit Mercy, Focus: HOPE, Henry Ford College, Macomb Community College, or UM-Dearborn. Preference goes to active SME Student Chapter members. Apply through the single SME Education Foundation portal at scholarships.smeef.org between 1 November 2026 and 1 February 2027; awards typically range from about $1,000 to $6,000.